Conceal

Since you won’t be covering your lips with an even coat of lipstick, it’s key to tone down your natural lip color. Doing so helps you get the true color you see in the tube, and it gives the lipstick something to grip onto, meaning it will actually last through your latte. Using a makeup sponge, pat a dab of your regular base (tinted moisturizer, liquid foundation) over your lips to create a thin veil.

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Pat

Choose a matte stain or sheer liquid lipstick. Both sink into lips, leaving zero gloss or goop for a natural finish. The model is wearing Nars Velvet Lip Glide in Mineshaft ($26; sephora.com). Instead of applying lipstick from the tube, put a dab onto your index finger and press it into the center of your lips. Then softly blend it out to the edges for a diffused look.

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